The Chinese Communist Party is the world’s largest hostage taker, using detentions and “exit bans” to punish Americans, extract commercial concessions, or pressure changes in U.S. policy. China Commission letter urges President Donald J. Trump to raise these issues in meetings with CCP leader #XiJinping.

Earlier this week, the China Commission sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump, urging him to raise the case of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, a retired Uyghur physician unjustly imprisoned by China for over seven years in retaliation for her sister Rushan Abbas’s advocacy. The letter also

Next week, the US Embassy San Jose will host two screenings of In Search of My Sister, followed by a Q&A with Rushan Abbas and director jawadmir. The documentary tells the powerful story of Rushan Abbas’s search for her sister, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, who was abducted by the Chinese

We need one place in the world where everybody can talk. President Trump is the President of Peace. He wants to keep us out of war. He wants to put diplomacy first and create deals. If we give the UN some tough love and get it focused back on creating peace deals, we can help it

Starting tomorrow, the US Embassy San Jose will host two screenings of In Search of My Sister, followed by a Q&A with Rushan Abbas and director jawadmir. Screening Schedule: Oct 28 — Nova Cinemas Curridabat | 7:30 PM Oct 29 — Auditorio Universidad Veritas | 6:30 PM The film

San Jose, Costa Rica. Preparing for the interview…

Congratulations to my dear Rushan Abbas for the NEDemocracy 2025 Democracy Award.

A global force for freedom, Campaign For Uyghurs is presented with NED’s 2025 Democracy Award, recognizing its tireless advocacy for Uyghurs & other Muslim communities under CCP repression. Presented by Senator Mel Martinez, the awards was accepted by Rushan Abbas, Founder of Campaign For Uyghurs.

Author Rushan Abbas accepts the ⁦NEDemocracy⁩ 2025 Democracy Award for her organization Campaign For Uyghurs last night in Washington, DC. ⁦Campaign For Uyghurs⁩ Many dignataries including the Sikyong of Tibet were in attendance ⁦CanadaTibetCommittee⁩ ⁦ ⁦Josh Rogin⁩

I am deeply honored to receive the NEDemocracy 2025 Democracy Award, recognizing the Campaign For Uyghurs ’ continued advocacy for the Uyghur people. This is a recognition of the urgent need to confront the genocide faced by Uyghurs and to amplify their voices in the fight for freedom and

Campaign for Uyghurs: 2025 Democracy Award Honoree  ned.org/campaign-for-u…

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Deeply proud and humbled to stand for East Turkistan at the 2025 World Liberty Congress General Assembly in Berlin, together with the incredible Zumretay Arkin.

Thank you Rick Scott. #FreeGulshanAbbas

I appreciate Rick Scott and his staff for the opportunity to share my mom’s story and how our lives, as an average American family, have been upended by this ordeal. There is nothing we want more than to see mom home for the holidays — seven years is too long, it’s time for

#FreeGulshanAbbas

Japonya ziyaretimizde, Doğu Türkistan İslam Cumhuriyeti gazilerinden Musul Muhiti’nin Tokyo’daki kabrini ziyaret ederek dua ettik. Ruhu şâd olsun. During our visit to Japan, we visited the grave of Musul Muhiti, one of the veterans of the East Turkestan Republic founded in 1933.

Our Japan visit was very productive. We attended an international conference on the death penalty. Met with 30+ lawmakers at Parliament to discuss the Uyghur genocide and forced labor. We celebrated East Turkistan Republic Day and explored Tokyo. Next stop: Canada! Goodbye Tokyo!

Earlier this month, NED presented the 2025 Democracy Awards to courageous voices defending free speech, truth, and conscience against the Chinese Communist Party’s repression. 🔗 Learn more: ned.org/ned-2025-democ…

Back in Washington after impactful trips to Berlin and Prague, and continuing our advocacy efforts here at home.